Ankara to Konya

Distance: 260 kmTravel time: 3 hoursNearest metro: N/A
Ankara to Konya
Ankara to Konya
Ankara to Konya

Overview

Konya draws travellers on a spiritual journey as much as a cultural one, and this Ankara to Konya transfer is designed with that quiet, unhurried purpose in mind. Pickup happens at whichever Ankara hotel or street address you name, at the hour that suits you, in a Mercedes V-Class or, for bigger groups, a Sprinter set up for a long stretch of highway. The 260 km route ends in the city that grew around Rumi's teachings, close to the Mevlana Museum and the Seljuk-era mosques and madrasas that define its old quarter. Many guests visiting for religious reasons appreciate arriving without the noise of a shared vehicle or an unfamiliar face beside them. One vehicle, and one driver, handles the whole distance from Ankara to Konya, its cost put in writing on WhatsApp well before the day you actually travel.

Highlights

  • Covers 260 km from Ankara to Konya in around 3 hours
  • Ends close to the Mevlana Museum, resting place of Rumi
  • Alaeddin Mosque and Karatay Madrasa reflect the city's Seljuk past
  • Ince Minareli Medrese is a short distance from the old quarter
  • A calmer, more reflective destination than Turkey's coastal cities
  • Suits travellers arriving for religious or cultural reasons specifically
  • Private car throughout, with no unfamiliar passengers along the way
  • Fixed price agreed and confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel

Route details

About the destination

Konya is a major city in central Turkey, renowned for its rich history, spiritual significance as the home of Rumi, and beautiful Seljuk architecture.

Hotels nearby

  • Dedeman Konya Hotel Convention Center - Novotel Konya - Hich Hotel Konya

Landmarks nearby

  • Mevlana Museum - Alaeddin Mosque - Karatay Madrasa - Ince Minareli Medrese

Restaurants nearby

  • Tiritçi Mithat - Cemo Etli Ekmek - Somatçı Fihi Ma Fih

Nearest metro

N/A

Good to know

  • Share your Ankara pickup address in advance for a smooth, on-time departure
  • Modest dress is appreciated when visiting the Mevlana Museum and nearby mosques
  • The highway south to Konya is generally straightforward outside peak holiday periods
  • Pack a light layer, as evenings in Konya can be cooler than in Ankara
  • Ask the driver about visiting hours before planning a stop at a specific site
  • Keep water and snacks for the roughly 3-hour drive between the two cities
  • Confirm your Konya hotel's exact address if it sits near the old quarter

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the driver collect us in Ankara for Konya?
Once your hotel or street address is on file, the car pulls up outside at whichever hour suits your plans for reaching Rumi's city that day.
How long does the journey from Ankara to Konya take?
The 260 km route usually takes about 3 hours on the main highway, with slightly more time needed if you would like a stop along the way.
Is this transfer suitable for visiting the Mevlana Museum?
Yes, many guests use this route specifically to reach the Mevlana Museum, and the driver can drop you close to the old quarter on request.
Can we request a quiet, private journey without stops?
Yes, the car is yours alone for the entire route, so the journey can be as direct or as relaxed as your group prefers.
Do you provide a child seat for a 3-hour drive?
Sharing your child's age when you book is enough for the correct seat to be waiting in the car, so the whole family sets off comfortably from Ankara.
How much luggage fits for a stay in Konya?
A family's usual set of suitcases sits comfortably in the V-Class, and travelling parties beyond that size are simply moved into the roomier Sprinter instead.
Is the price for this route fixed before we travel?
The fare for the Ankara-to-Konya run is agreed with you and set down in writing over WhatsApp well ahead of the journey, so nothing about what you owe changes once the car reaches Konya.
Will the vehicle stop to pick up other passengers?
No stops for anyone else are made on this route; the car leaves Ankara with your party inside and arrives at your Konya address the same way.
Can the driver help locate our hotel near the old quarter?
Yes, tell us your hotel when booking, whether Dedeman Konya, Novotel Konya or another property, and the driver takes you straight there.
How do I arrange the return journey to Ankara?
A quick note to us with your departure time from Konya is all it takes, and a driver is lined up for the trip back north the same way this one was set.